High basketball IQ, she fills in all the gaps of the team, wherever that might be. From on-ball defense, team defense, to point guard, to shooter, or to rebounder, she always knows where to be, it seems. She also has really good on-court situational awareness.

Slusarczyk’s breakout 2025 season has vaulted her into the Top 100 at #77, with her arrow pointing up. She had a dominant summer with the 2027 Freeze squad, earning honorable mention status for the Prep Girls Hoops AAU Breakout Player of the Year award. On Sunday coaches saw Maiya be strong and active, running the floor at pace, scoring through contact, and playing with relentless effort. Offensively she’s has been growing in confidence, knocking down shots and putting the ball in the basket. Defensively she blocks shots, tips passes, and rebounds with authority.

The talent pool runs deep at St. Michael-Albertville where such household names as Abby Hoselton Abby Hoselton 5'11" | PF STMA | 2025 State MN and Cail Jahnke Cail Jahnke 6'2" | CG St. Michael-Albertville | 2026 State #97 Nation MN own the limelight with Caelyn Foster Caelyn Foster 5'10" | SG STMA | 2028 State MN up next. Folks would do well to remember Slusarczyk’s name, too, because the big guard has a chance to do big things this season. Coming off a great summer, Maiya did good work on Sunday before landing hard on her elbow later in the day. She runs the floor well, drives hard to the basket and finishes through contact while consistently hustling. Slusarczyk has a great shot, although she’s sometimes reluctant to pull the trigger. After earning sporadic minutes last winter, Maiya is poised for a regular role this time around. Don’t be surprised if she’s a starter by spring.